Multipurpose Research Facility
NCHA Multipurpose Research Facility
This new NCHA Multipurpose Research Facility has been developed to support advanced teaching, learning, and research in movement analyses and education, and includes a Movement Analysis Laboratory and a Broadcasting Studio.
This facility is housed within the Monash School of Primary and Allied Health Care.
Project background
The Multipurpose Research Facility, located at the Monash University Peninsula Campus, represents a key infrastructure investment designed to bring together cutting-edge technology, academic innovation, and real-world application.
The facility:
- Enables the integration of digital education with clinical research and simulation
- Provides a versatile space that can adapt to various teaching, training, and data collection needs
- Opens new possibilities for interdisciplinary collaboration and ensures that both physical and digital learning environments are optimally supported.
What does the Multipurpose Research Facility include?
This facility is equipped with a state-of-the-art Movement Analysis Laboratory and a fully equipped professional-grade Broadcasting Studio.
Movement Analysis Laboratory
This laboratory comprises an integrated setup supporting both static and dynamic assessments and includes:
- A gait lab with the latest gait analysis tools, such as high-speed cameras and motion analysis systems
- Force and pressure analyses equipment for measuring gait movements, balance and other biomechanical assessments.
Broadcasting Studio
Adjacent to the Movement Analysis Laboratory is a fully equipped professional-grade Broadcasting Studio offering:
- High-quality audiovisual recording and editing tools, including a curved background for image projection, professional lighting, and integrated Zoom broadcasting functionality.
- Working together, these components provide the infrastructure needed for both in-person and remote delivery of practical demonstrations, research outputs, and teaching materials via real-time broadcasting or pre-recorded content.
Who is this Multipurpose Research Facility designed for?
This facility is designed for a broad range of users including academics, researchers, clinicians, and students with interests in human movement, clinical assessment, and educational delivery. It provides an ideal setting for those conducting biomechanical research or developing teaching content that requires high-fidelity motion capture and professional-quality media.
Whether it’s a podiatry student learning gait assessment techniques, a clinician validating treatment outcomes, or a lecturer recording simulated case-based learning sessions, the space is purpose-built to meet their needs. The flexibility of the facility ensures it can cater to both research-intensive projects and educational applications equally well.
What makes this Multipurpose Research Facility unique?
What sets this facility apart is its integration of Australia’s first AI-powered markerless motion capture system—Theia. Unlike traditional systems, Theia allows for rapid, unobtrusive movement analysis without the need for reflective markers, making it more accessible and versatile.
The lab also includes portable gait analysis equipment that can be used both indoors and outdoors, extending the range of research and assessment environments.
Additionally, the studio’s advanced recording and Zoom broadcast capabilities offer a seamless way to deliver digital content, making it a hybrid hub for research, teaching, and remote engagement that is unmatched in Australia.